Senior Backend Developer with DevOps

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".Job Title: Senior Backend Developer with DevOpsLocation: Bloomfield (CT), Philadelphia (PA), or ST. Louis (MO) - (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)Duration: 9 monthsPay rate: $68.00/hr on W2Schedule Notes:Please make sure candidate is close to one of the 3 locations listed above as they will be REQUIRED TO BE ONSITE 3 days a week.Manager would like someone close to the Bloomfield, Philly, or ST. Louis office preferably Monday Friday8-5pm ESTDevOps 10+ years.Exp with JAVA scripts, Nod JS, Oracle, SQL, debugging code, GitHub.Top must have: SQL, JAVA scriptsAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Developer with 10+ years of IT experience as a lead developer. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in designing and building web-based enterprise applications and a problem solver who thrives both independently and in collaborative team environments. Key Responsibilities:Architect, design, and develop scalable enterprise applications using technologies such as Node.js/Javascript, Python, REST APIs, Oracle, MySQL, JSON, Docker, Jenkins, and Okta.Optimize complex SQL queries for performance and scalabilityBuild and maintain applications in a Linux environment, demonstrating deep comfort and fluency with shell scripting and system toolsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver user-centric software solutionsLead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisionsEnsure high standards of software quality through best practices, testing, and documentation Required Qualifications:10+ years of experience in software development, with a strong track record as a lead developerProven expertise in Node.js, Python, RESTful API design, Oracle, MySQL, and JSONAdvanced knowledge of SQL query optimization and database performance tuningExtensive experience working in Linux environmentsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a teamExcellent communication skills and a passion for building intuitive, user-first applications Preferred Attributes:Self-starter with a proactive mindset and ownership mentalityDeep understanding of user experience principles and a commitment to delivering solutions that prioritize usabilityExperience in agile development methodologies and DevOps practicesAbout ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunitiesASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.